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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,335.40, 18,484.20 and 9,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,335.40, 18,484.20 and 9,200.70 is: 13,786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,335.40 : 18,484.20 = 9,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,335.40/18,484.20 = 9,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,335.40x = 18,484.20 × 9,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,335.40x = 170,067,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,067,578.94/12,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.95

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